What's on at ISE

Separately from the Smart Home Technology Conference, CEDIA is running an all-day workshop on Monday 2 February.

CEDIA RP-32: Audio System Measurement and Verification Workshop
This one-day, hands-on workshop introduces the recommended procedures of RP-32 and gives participants practical experience using a range of measurement tools and software.

The CEDIA Smart Home Technology Conference at ISE 2026 is designed for professionals who are seeking relevance, depth, and inspiration for their careers and their business.

For attendees, this is an opportunity to move beyond the noise and focus on what truly matters: actionable strategies, peer-driven insights, and the skills that will define the next phase of your professional journey.

The international audiovisual market is an attractive business sector for capital investment in startups and established businesses. This half-day conference, produced in association with Tech Barcelona, explores market opportunities and investment strategies for the AV sector.

Step into the future of the audiovisual industry at AVIXA Xchange LIVE. Immerse yourself in visionary AV projects that push the boundaries of what's possible and engage in Solution Circle conversations designed to tackle industry challenges head-on. Join us to be a part of a community that thrives on creativity and progress. Your next breakthrough begins here.

Discover the ISE 2026 Connected Classroom powered by Logitech, a dynamic 120-sqm showcase located in Hall 2 (Booth 2K100).

For more than 20 years, ISE has proudly showcased innovation. Now we're taking it to the next level – once again.

BREATHE – An Immersive Walkway

Instronic, a Barcelona-based studio and ISE Technology partner, has created an immersive installation, called BREATHE, on the walkway connecting Hall 8 with the lower-numbered halls. The content runs on a four-minute loop throughout the show.

The stage will once again offer a behind-the-scenes look at some of the world’s most incredible live events, featuring the people who bring them to life. Four days of panels and interviews with visionaries from across the entertainment sphere.

With dozens of free sessions, the Smart Home Technology Stage offers an abundance of valuable information, engaging discussions, and learning and networking opportunities. There is a broad array of topics including but not limited to technology, design, business, people and the future. This is a great place to get a holistic snapshot of the smart home industry and to make connections.

The ISE 2026 Partner Programme presents a selection of sessions from pro AV thought leaders and industry innovators, as well as curated sessions from partners including the Catalan AV Cluster. Thursday's programme is devoted to the invidis Retail Conference.

From Tuesday to Thursday there are approximately 14 hours of expert sessions on six industry megatrends. These sessions are intended to provoke discussion and debate - so expect to hear the unexpected!

A Megatrends Pass (99€ including VAT) gives access to all Megatrends sessions on Tuesday-Thursday.

Admission is on a first-come, first-served basis. Megatrends pass holders get two weeks' exclusive access to all Megatrends sessions when the videos are published online.

Live sound. Open air. Real performance.

The Outdoor Audio Demo Area is the dedicated open-air stage for high-performance audio demonstrations under real-world conditions.
Selected systems are showcased in structured time slots, allowing visitors to experience sound as it is meant to be heard outdoors: powerful, clear and controlled.

Spark is ISE’s new four-day creative industries event which offers keynotes, panels, fireside chats and live demonstrations that combine education and inspiration.

The formal opening ceremony for ISE 2026, with a ceremonial ribbon cutting by representatives of ISE, AVIXA, CEDIA, Fira and the City of Barcelona. 

This conference is hosted by the China Commercial Display Promotion Association, DISCIEN, and the E-Paper Industry Alliance.

A Learning Future for All

Find out the strategies, learning models and trends driving the deployment of education technology in universities, schools, corporate bodies and training facilities.

Este congreso gratuito presentará 12 sesiones especializadas, todas ellas en español, y abarcarán los siguientes temas clave: Broadcast AV, inteligencia artificial (IA), realidad extendida (XR), tecnologías inmersivas y sostenibilidad en AV.

Cada presentación y panel tendrá una duración de aproximadamente 40 minutos y ofrecerá una visión más profunda y un diálogo interactivo sobre estos temas en tendencia.

Managed by early-stage venture capital experts Plug and Play, the Innovation Park Pitching Stage offers a programme of business pitches and startup success stories.

Behind the Façade: Building a Performance-led Mapping at Casa Batlló, from Concept to Implementation

Matt Clark, principal artist of United Visual Artists, walks through the Hidden Order mapping project from first impressions and concept through research, prototyping, content systems, technical design, show control, and onsite delivery. He'll also cover the challenges of working within an unusual context.

Join for a drink, catch up with your fellow CEDIA members, at CEDIA's Member-Only Drinks Reception. Don't forget to visit the CEDIA booth (2D500) on the first day of the show to grab your wristband for fast track entry!

Location: Nuclo Restaurant (Fira South Access)

This is first of three spectacular end-of-day shows outside Fira’s South Access during ISE 2026, all combining big-screen visuals on the award-winning South Access Screen, a 600-drone display courtesy of LANG, and audio. Tonight’s event also features live music from opera singer Anna Slizianova and accompanying musicians.

Unlocking Smart Building Value

The summit addresses how owners, tenants, and landlords can leverage integrated technologies and data analytics to reduce costs, extend equipment life, and increase property value.

The CEDIA Smart Home Technology Conference at ISE 2026 is designed for professionals who are seeking relevance, depth, and inspiration for their careers and their business.

For attendees, this is an opportunity to move beyond the noise and focus on what truly matters: actionable strategies, peer-driven insights, and the skills that will define the next phase of your professional journey.

Step into the future of the audiovisual industry at AVIXA Xchange LIVE. Immerse yourself in visionary AV projects that push the boundaries of what's possible and engage in Solution Circle conversations designed to tackle industry challenges head-on. Join us to be a part of a community that thrives on creativity and progress. Your next breakthrough begins here.

With dozens of free sessions, the Smart Home Technology Stage offers an abundance of valuable information, engaging discussions, and learning and networking opportunities. There is a broad array of topics including but not limited to technology, design, business, people and the future. This is a great place to get a holistic snapshot of the smart home industry and to make connections.

Discover the ISE 2026 Connected Classroom powered by Logitech, a dynamic 120-sqm showcase located in Hall 2 (Booth 2K100).

For more than 20 years, ISE has proudly showcased innovation. Now we're taking it to the next level – once again.

BREATHE – An Immersive Walkway

Instronic, a Barcelona-based studio and ISE Technology partner, has created an immersive installation, called BREATHE, on the walkway connecting Hall 8 with the lower-numbered halls. The content runs on a four-minute loop throughout the show.

Exploring the Future of Digital Signage

For more than a decade, DSS ISE has set the tone and the agenda for each new digital signage year.

High-tech innovation in Europe and Latin America is forging unprecedented opportunities for collaboration and commerce between these two dynamic regions. The European Latin American AV Forum offers a unique platform to explore emerging business opportunities, and drive innovation across the AV and digital sectors.

The stage will once again offer a behind-the-scenes look at some of the world’s most incredible live events, featuring the people who bring them to life. Four days of panels and interviews with visionaries from across the entertainment sphere. 

Live sound. Open air. Real performance.

The Outdoor Audio Demo Area is the dedicated open-air stage for high-performance audio demonstrations under real-world conditions.
Selected systems are showcased in structured time slots, allowing visitors to experience sound as it is meant to be heard outdoors: powerful, clear and controlled.

Spark is ISE’s new four-day creative industries event which offers keynotes, panels, fireside chats and live demonstrations that combine education and inspiration.

Securing the Future: Resilient, Human-Centric Control Rooms 

Turning today’s challenges into tomorrow’s opportunities for mission-critical control centres across all sectors.

From Tuesday to Thursday there are approximately 14 hours of expert sessions on six industry megatrends. These sessions are intended to provoke discussion and debate - so expect to hear the unexpected!

A Megatrends Pass (99€ including VAT) gives access to all Megatrends sessions on Tuesday-Thursday.

Admission is on a first-come, first-served basis. Megatrends pass holders get two weeks' exclusive access to all Megatrends sessions when the videos are published online.

The AI Reality Check: What It Takes to Scale and the Future of Leadership

AI trailblazer Sol Rashidi will cut through the fiction to reveal what’s truly happening in the AI marketplace, sharing frameworks, models, and the essential role of AI governance and cybersecurity as core enablers for scaling. Drawing on her experience, she will outline how to evaluate AI initiatives and safeguard data, workforce, and competitive advantage.

Este congreso gratuito presentará 12 sesiones especializadas, todas ellas en español, y abarcarán los siguientes temas clave: Broadcast AV, inteligencia artificial (IA), realidad extendida (XR), tecnologías inmersivas y sostenibilidad en AV.

Cada presentación y panel tendrá una duración de aproximadamente 40 minutos y ofrecerá una visión más profunda y un diálogo interactivo sobre estos temas en tendencia.

Tonight’s spectacular end-of-day show outside Fira’s South Access features the work of digital artist Jeroen van der Most, who makes a welcome return to ISE for the third consecutive year. His work will be displayed on the award-winning South Access Screen, alongside a 600-drone display courtesy of LANG.

Over two days, teams of students will once again collaborate intensively at Fira de Barcelona to tackle real-world challenges in the fields of sustainability, innovation, and cybersecurity. Working alongside professionals from education and across industries, participants will develop fresh ideas and solutions, bringing innovation to life on the ISE show floor.

Securing the Future of Integrated AV Technologies

New for ISE 2026, the CyberSecurity Summit focuses on addressing the escalating cybersecurity challenges faced by the AV sector as systems increasingly intertwine with critical infrastructure.

The CEDIA Smart Home Technology Conference at ISE 2026 is designed for professionals who are seeking relevance, depth, and inspiration for their careers and their business.

For attendees, this is an opportunity to move beyond the noise and focus on what truly matters: actionable strategies, peer-driven insights, and the skills that will define the next phase of your professional journey.

Step into the future of the audiovisual industry at AVIXA Xchange LIVE. Immerse yourself in visionary AV projects that push the boundaries of what's possible and engage in Solution Circle conversations designed to tackle industry challenges head-on. Join us to be a part of a community that thrives on creativity and progress. Your next breakthrough begins here.

With dozens of free sessions, the Smart Home Technology Stage offers an abundance of valuable information, engaging discussions, and learning and networking opportunities. There is a broad array of topics including but not limited to technology, design, business, people and the future. This is a great place to get a holistic snapshot of the smart home industry and to make connections.

Discover the ISE 2026 Connected Classroom powered by Logitech, a dynamic 120-sqm showcase located in Hall 2 (Booth 2K100).

For more than 20 years, ISE has proudly showcased innovation. Now we're taking it to the next level – once again.

BREATHE – An Immersive Walkway

Instronic, a Barcelona-based studio and ISE Technology partner, has created an immersive installation, called BREATHE, on the walkway connecting Hall 8 with the lower-numbered halls. The content runs on a four-minute loop throughout the show.

The stage will once again offer a behind-the-scenes look at some of the world’s most incredible live events, featuring the people who bring them to life. Four days of panels and interviews with visionaries from across the entertainment sphere. 

Live sound. Open air. Real performance.

The Outdoor Audio Demo Area is the dedicated open-air stage for high-performance audio demonstrations under real-world conditions.
Selected systems are showcased in structured time slots, allowing visitors to experience sound as it is meant to be heard outdoors: powerful, clear and controlled.

Spark is ISE’s new four-day creative industries event which offers keynotes, panels, fireside chats and live demonstrations that combine education and inspiration.

From Tuesday to Thursday there are approximately 14 hours of expert sessions on six industry megatrends. These sessions are intended to provoke discussion and debate - so expect to hear the unexpected!

A Megatrends Pass (99€ including VAT) gives access to all Megatrends sessions on Tuesday-Thursday.

Admission is on a first-come, first-served basis. Megatrends pass holders get two weeks' exclusive access to all Megatrends sessions when the videos are published online.

The Era of the Broadcast AV Economy: Creator, Experience and Streaming

As we emerge from the era of broadcast-AV convergence, we enter the exciting new economies of Creator, Experience, and Streaming.

Este congreso gratuito presentará 12 sesiones especializadas, todas ellas en español, y abarcarán los siguientes temas clave: Broadcast AV, inteligencia artificial (IA), realidad extendida (XR), tecnologías inmersivas y sostenibilidad en AV.

Cada presentación y panel tendrá una duración de aproximadamente 40 minutos y ofrecerá una visión más profunda y un diálogo interactivo sobre estos temas en tendencia.

This is your last chance to catch a spectacular end-of-day show outside Fira’s South Access during ISE 2026. Big-screen visuals on the award-winning South Access Screen from a noted visual artist are complemented by a 600-drone display courtesy of LANG, plus an exciting soundtrack.

Step into the future of the audiovisual industry at AVIXA Xchange LIVE. Immerse yourself in visionary AV projects that push the boundaries of what's possible and engage in Solution Circle conversations designed to tackle industry challenges head-on. Join us to be a part of a community that thrives on creativity and progress. Your next breakthrough begins here.

Discover the ISE 2026 Connected Classroom powered by Logitech, a dynamic 120-sqm showcase located in Hall 2 (Booth 2K100).

For more than 20 years, ISE has proudly showcased innovation. Now we're taking it to the next level – once again.

BREATHE – An Immersive Walkway

Instronic, a Barcelona-based studio and ISE Technology partner, has created an immersive installation, called BREATHE, on the walkway connecting Hall 8 with the lower-numbered halls. The content runs on a four-minute loop throughout the show.

Fast Forward Friday is the umbrella title for several content streams on the final day of ISE 2026 themed around recruitment, skills and career development.

Check the programme in the description for the locations.

The stage will once again offer a behind-the-scenes look at some of the world’s most incredible live events, featuring the people who bring them to life. Four days of panels and interviews with visionaries from across the entertainment sphere. 

On Friday, the Live Events Stage hosts a series of sessions, run by Production Futures, about careers in live production.

Live sound. Open air. Real performance.

The Outdoor Audio Demo Area is the dedicated open-air stage for high-performance audio demonstrations under real-world conditions.
Selected systems are showcased in structured time slots, allowing visitors to experience sound as it is meant to be heard outdoors: powerful, clear and controlled.

With dozens of free sessions, the Smart Home Technology Stage offers an abundance of valuable information, engaging discussions, and learning and networking opportunities. There is a broad array of topics including but not limited to technology, design, business, people and the future. This is a great place to get a holistic snapshot of the smart home industry and to make connections.

Spark is ISE’s new four-day creative industries event which offers keynotes, panels, fireside chats and live demonstrations that combine education and inspiration.